Itinerary Details
Avanti Destinations: Uruguay's Unexplored Wine Country
Day 1 Colonia del Sacramento
After arriving at Colonia pier, meet your driver for a private transfer to your centrally located hotel and Meet with your local guide to enjoy the Walking Tour of Colonia del Sacramento with museums & mate tasting. Dinner will be on your own this evening.
Centrally Located Hotel In Colonia Del Sacramento,
Day 2 Carmelo
After breakfast Meet your English speaking driver for the scenic ride to Carmelo. Start with a visit to Calera de Las Huerfanas, Jesuit ruins from the 1700's, with a history linked to wine production. We'll proceed to visit two wineries, just about 80 minutes away from Colonia. Our first stop will be Bodegas Cordano, a small family-run winery which is led by Ana Paula Cordano and her family. After a warm reception, we will tour the vineyards and enjoy a tasting of the Cordano wines in the special atmosphere of the Almacen de La Capilla. We then continue to El Legado Winery, a boutique family owned winery located in the Carmelo area. The locally produced Tannat, made from a red grape originating in southwestern France, is Uruguay's signature wine, and a delight to taste. After a full day of touring, we arrive at the Finca Narbona Lodge, a 4 star Relais & Chateaux property located along the shores of the Ro de la Plata (the river frontier dividing Argentina and Uruguay). This charming property is a cellar, farm, restaurant and lodge all in one, and is recognized as one of the most famous wineries in Uruguay. The lodge offers 5 spacious rooms overlooking the vineyards, guaranteeing a serene and romantic atmosphere. After checking in, relax before dinner on your own this evening. The renowned Restaurant Narbona offers an excellent menu concentrating on Uruguayan specialties, where guests can choose to sit by the open fire, have a drink at the bar or dine outside by candlelight.
Finca Narbona Lodge, ( B )
Day 3 Carmelo
After breakfast, your morning is free for a swim in the pool, horseback riding, or just relaxing. You'll see why tourists are drawn here to desenchufar (meaning to disconnect and unwind), as its rustic authenticity presents a true escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. For lunch, enjoy your private picnic in the vineyards, which includes a basket carefully packed by Finca Narbona with artisan cheeses, sandwiches, fruits, jam, and of course, your preference of wine. Later in the afternoon, take a tour through the Old and New cellars with the winemaker, then enjoy a tasting of three different Narbona wines and cheese pairings in La Antigua Cava. At Sunset Enjoy a relaxing tour through the islands of the Delta, where the waters of Ro de la Plata and Rio Uruguay meet; this spot is considered to be kilometer 0 of both rivers. The experience begins just before sunset at the secluded marina of Club del Faro where we will board a classic boat guided by our captain. Discover the legends of the Uruguayan coasts and its shipwrecks and toast to an amazing sunset!
Finca Narbona Lodge, ( B, L )
Day 4 Carmelo
After breakfast, meet your driver for the transfer to the airport in Punta Del Este or Montevideo, and on to your next Avanti Destination!
Finca Narbona Lodge, ( B )
